TQM879008
1.4-2.7 GHz 1/2ꢀW Digital Variable Gain Amplifier
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Product Overview
The TQM879008 is a digital variable gain amplifier (DVGA)
featuring high linearity over the entire gain control range.
This amplifier module integrates two gain blocks, a digital-
step attenuator (DSA), and a high linearity ½ W amplifier.
The module has the added feature of integrating all
matching components, bias chokes and blocking
capacitors. The internal 6-bit DSA provides a 31.5 dB gain
control range in 0.5 dB steps, and is controlled with a serial
periphery interface (SPITM).
28-pin 6x6 mm leadless SMT Package
Key Features
• 1.4-2.7 GHz Frequency Range
• 41.1 dB Maximum Gain at 2.5 GHz
• 31.5 dB Gain Range in 0.5 dB Steps
• +47.5 dBm Output IP3
The TQM879008 features variable gain from 10 dB to
41.1dB at 2.5 GHz, +47.5 dBm output IP3, and +27.3 dBm
P1dB. The module operates from a single +5V supply and
is available in a compact 28-pin 6x6 mm leadless SMT
package.
• +27.3 dBm Output P1dB
• Fully Internally Matched Module
• Integrated Blocking Capacitors, Bias Inductors
• 3-wire SPI Control Programming
The TQM879008 is pin compatible with the TQM829007
(0.7-1.0GHz, 0.25W DVGA) and TQM879006 (1.4-2.7GHz,
0.25W DVGA). This allows one to size the right type of
device for specific system level requirements as well as
making the DVGA family ideal for applications where a
common PCB layout is used for different frequency bands.
Functional Block Diagram
Applications
• 3G / 4G Wireless Infrastructure
• CDMA, WCDMA, LTE
• Repeaters
LE 1
DATA 2
CLK 3
NC 4
21 GND
20 GND
19 GND
18 GND
17 GND
16 RFOUT
15 GND
S
P
I
DSA
AMP2
• ISM Infrastructure
Matching
AMP3
GND 5
RFIN 6
GND 7
Matching
AMP1
DC Biasing
DC Biasing
Backside Pad
GND
Ordering Information
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Part No.
Description
TQM879008TR13
2,500 pieces on a 13” reel (standard)
Evaluation Board, Includes USB control
board, EVH
TQM879008-PCB
Datasheet, January 02, 2018 | Subject to change without notice
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